OUR TEAM
When chemistry meets entrepreneurship
We are a passionate international team committed to solving the hardest challenges of our generation
OUR VALUES
We are radically rethinking the chemicals industry
Innovation with purpose
True transformation happens when ground-breaking technology aligns with a deeper mission. We don’t just build for the sake of it; we saw a solution that solves an immediate real-world problem.
Sustainability through science
Through years of academic and industry research we understand the challenges ahead, but most importantly we understand the collaborative and complex technological pathways to solve them.
Action and Impact
We’re radically redesigning how carbon flows through our environment from a linear to a circular one at the molecular level. We aim to scale and deliver industrial impact in the near future.
FOUNDING TEAM
We are system builders
An experienced founding team with a deep understanding of the problem space.
We understand the system, having co-authored 10+ landmark reports and have first-hand knowledge of industry pain points.
We know the science, published 15+ scientific papers, hold a PhD and four MSc degrees.
We have a scaling track record co-leading international programmes and managing large scale grants.
Andreas, born and raised in Austria, has been passionate about climate and energy transition since his youth. With a background in electrochemistry, catalysis, and carbon dioxide conversion, he brings in-depth expertise in transitioning the chemical industry. Andreas has supported global industry coalitions like the Energy Transitions Commission and Mission Possible Partnership. He holds degrees from the University of Cambridge (PhD), Uppsala University (MSc), and Vienna University of Technology (BSc).
As a French chemical engineer by training, Alex has put his skills towards unlocking a circular economy for plastics. Over the years, he has built cutting edge knowledge on the role of plastic recycling technologies. In 2018, Alex moved to Indonesia to co-lead Project STOP, bringing waste services to 300,000 people in remote and rural villages working hand in hand with local governments. Alex holds three MSc including from HEC Paris, The University of British Columbia and CPE Lyon.
RADICAL DOT TEAM
Meet the Radical Dot team
A world class team with deep industrial experience across Chemistry and Engineering
10+ yrs in research & analytics in academia, industry and startups
Dr. Anna Winiwarter
Head of Analytics & Data
5+ yrs as a technical chemist with proven track record of building complex pilots
Florian Zahn
Scale-Up Engineer Lead
10+ yrs in catalysis & oxidation chemistry from leading and pioneering US research labs
Dr. Erik Ouellette
Head of Catalysis
3+ yrs in gasification and pyrolysis recycling both modelling and operating pilot plants
Vishalkumar Asodariya
Process Engineer
15+ yrs scaling polymer recycling at Fraunhofer from lab to commercial & global EPCM execution.
Dr. Fabian Knappich
Head of Engineering
6+ yrs bridging chemistry and chemical engineering pilot plants in academia and startups
Muhammad Iqbal
Lab Manager
16+ yrs in petrochemical & hydrogen industries. Managed multi-million euro EPC projects for refineries and petrochemical plants
Amir Ansarifard
Mechanical Engineering Lead
15+ yrs bridging R&D and industrial manufacturing for start ups, medium and large-scale organisations
Dr. Frédéric Terrade
Purification & Separation Lead
5+ yrs in automation from pilot concept to commercial commissioning in chemicals
Gabriele Zatti
Electrical & Automation Engineering Lead
JOIN THE TEAM
We are growing and always looking for talented people. Check our open positions.
STUDENTS
Over 40 students from universities in Germany and abroad have worked with us in the past two years. Join us for an internship, thesis or student project.
OUR BOARD
Lucrèce Foufopoulos-De Ridder
Board Chair
30+ yrs of experience in the chemical and materials industry. Former EVP of Polyolefins & Circular Economy at Borealis. Current board member at SABIC, Amcor & Sika
Amanda Stella-Birkenholz
Board Member
Partner at UVC Partners; deep tech investor, ex-startup founder.
Dr. Iris ten Have
Board Member
Principal at Visionaries Tomorrow. PhD chemist turned VC. Industrial deep tech investor.
Jana Petry
Observer
Investment Manager at UVC Partners; supports deep tech founders scaling impact-driven businesses from pre-seed.
Thong Le Hoang
Observer
Founding Partner at Visionaries Tomorrow. Led €60M Deep Tech Fund backed by Fraunhofer & European Investment Fund.
TECHNICAL ADVISORS
Dr. Mike Muskett
Technical Advisor – Chemical Engineer
30+ yrs of experience scaling similar processes. Former Director of Research at BP Petrochemicals & technical leadership roles in BP Acetyls.
Dr. Heiko Maas
Technical Advisor – Chemist
25+ yrs of lab-to-market scale up. Former BASF VP Global Pilot Plants and Operations for Performance Chemicals. Led major process scale-ups across BASF’s pilot plant network.
We also work with a world-class network across Academia, Industry and Angel Investors who are both experienced founders and operators.
Our ecosystem
We are rooted in strong ecosystems. Backed by leading deep tech investors, with funding from major public bodies.
CAREERS
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